Background
The prototype game consists of two main parts; two "adventure" levels, and two "field" levels. The "adventure" levels in the game are played as 2D sidescrolling platformer and are highly reminiscent of the "Techno Tower" and "Speed Slider" levels in Knuckles' Chaotix. The game has Sonic and Tails joined together by a band of rings, which would later become the idea for Knuckles' Chaotix for the Sega 32X. Further more, the games share other gameplay mechanics. For instance, the player may also use the elasticity of the connection of the two characters to stretch and "slingshot" the other character into the air. Additionally, both Sonic Crackers and Knuckles Chaotix levels can be played at different times of day.
Conversely, the open field levels were played in an isometric viewpoint, with checkered floors, clouded backgrounds and a waterfall.
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